Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Port Aransas, Mustang Beach Airport (KRAS)

Lat: 27.81°NLon: 97.09°WElev: 7ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 17 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Aransas Pass TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 90. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 88. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 90. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 88. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Aransas Pass TX
 27.91°N 97.14°W
11:01 am CDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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